Here we explore the Critical Zone that encompasses the lowermost groundwater to the atmosphere that meets the earth. Exchanges between rock, water, soil, and living things that are critical to our sustainability. To understand the importance of this zone to us, this blog will focus on Critical Zone processes in Springfield, Ohio, our home.

Wednesday, October 24, 2012

Wetlands

The Municipal Stadium Wetlands are a very important resource
for the Springfield and Wittenberg communities, as well as, a very beautiful,
peaceful and idyllic location that can be enjoyed by the Springfield and
Wittenberg communities. The Springfield community has certainly taken notice of
the Wetlands importance with a recent article in the Springfield News Sun,
about the wetlands and their value, in terms of a wetlands capacity to capture
pollutions and impurities. A link to the article mentioned is http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/news/local/stadium-wetland-keeps-creek-idea-alive/nSZ8q/.
However, as an individual who was born and raised in Springfield, I hope
that this beautiful and educational place can be maintained and kept clean and
welcoming, rather than attracting negativity. The Municipal Stadium Wetlands
must be maintained as a positive place, that allows positive individuals to gather
their without feeling unsafe or wary of their surroundings, because it is such
an important resource, as well as a very pleasant place where people can enjoy
nature.